Kinnected Learning - Educational Enrichment

14/06/2023

Which one is top of your list?
What others can you add?

23/05/2023

Practicing empathy is a lifelong journey!
What better way, than to start young 🥰

09/01/2022

What 3 things do we need in order to thrive?

1. A sense of relatedness & connection - support network .

2. A sense of competency - the chance to fail and to succeed by yourself.

3. A sense of autonomy - the freedom to explore by yourself is paramount for growth .

We never stop learning , but we must have all the above in order to succeed! You got this!

24/12/2021

⭐️🎄 Wishing you the happiest of holidays filled with light, laughter and love.

We hope the coming season brings peaceful moments and beautiful memories to you and yours.

May the holiday spirit fill your home and heart with warmth and joy. 🎄 ⭐️

08/07/2021

In an article about the current literacy levels of 4th Graders in the US- 31% of students scored "below" basic reading level in reading performance.

Are you surprised? Is this number kind of shocking?

Well, despite the ongoing efforts of dedicated teachers inside the classroom, some children really need a different approach to overcome reading disability or spelling/writing struggles. These struggles translate to what we commonly know as dyslexia or dysgraphia......

There is an abundance of scientific evidence, that structured literacy is the "go to" to help struggling learners. Unfortunately, most teachers are not trained in this approach, which requires strong knowledge of the structure of English language and literacy.

Numerous programs are out there that incorporate structured literacy into their framework, but unfortunately, not all are as equal to one another.

Do look for programs that are approved by IDA ( International Dyslexia Association). Even better, find an educator, trained in the field of structured literacy.

If you are truggling to read and/or write, address the problem now! It's never too late, but, the earlier the better I would say.

17/01/2021

👀“ Stealth Dyslexia” 👀

Does this sound like you ??
Difficulty with writing , reading longer words , short math problems , silly mistakes ... but above average comprehension and understanding with more complex / abstract ideas.

If you struggle with learning - contact me for an in-depth evaluation and an individualized programme .

Don’t feel like a failure - You have so much potential to be unlocked ! 🔑

What is stealth dyslexia? Brock and Fernette Eide explain how stealth dyslexia differs from "classic" dyslexia and offer advice on addressing decoding issues.

28/09/2020

"Not being distractable is the single most important skill for the 21st century. "

Unable to get started on a task ( procrastination), unable to focus for long periods of time (attention dysregulation), or failure to complete work on time ( time mismanagement)... because of DISTRACTIONS could all be related to a term called "Executive dysfunction".

Even the brightest and most talented people will still fail in school or work.....or worse, feel like a failure in life, because he or she lacks the skills needed to get work done on time.

Good news is, there are strategies to work on these important skills.

I provide programmes that work on improving executive function so that you CAN succeed in life!

Work more efficiently - get in touch!!

The skill you most need at work is one that also helps you at home, says psychology expert and best-selling author Nir Eyal.

27/07/2020

“Give a man a fish, you have fed him for today . Teach a man to fish , and you have fed him for a lifetime .” This popular proverb is all about empowerment . 🎣

By teaching HOW to learn , and equipping you with skills and strategies that can be used over a lifetime, you can be empowered to take care of yourself to lead satisfying lives.

My program can EMPOWER instead of ENABLE. We simply do not do the work for you by telling you WHAT to do. We tell them HOW to do it so that they can help yourself!

If you struggle with English skills... or have problems in focussing or accomplishing tasks , then let me help you !

Trained as an Educational Therapist with NILD and also certified as an EFL coach, I can help you become competent learners.

Ask for help ! You are not alone ! Reach out to me and let’s discuss how I can help you . Help and support is within your reach . 🙏🏼🗣

02/07/2020

Todays thoughts. 💭 💭

Ive been working with many students who have been exhibit many ADHD symptoms.

Its a HUGE challenge for teachers to cope with such a wide scope of learning differences. More importantly, these students have HUGE difficulties in coping in an educational and or working setting. 😭

If you are diagnosed with ADHD, then a stimulant medication to adapt and cope is usually prescribed, but often, even with the optimum dosage , it is NOT enough to improve performance.


Educational Therapy and coaching could be the BRIDGE between teachers/tutors and clinicians. WHY?

Teachers are to teach the whole class and not focus on one or two struggling children at a time .

Tutors are not trained to work with children who have learning challenges.

Educational psychologists are to diagnose and to approve on special education needs , but are not able to improve on specific academia.

Educational therapy and coaching provides a combination of behavioral interventions AND academic strategies for successful results .

With ADHD in particular, we aim to help them to learn how to self monitor and stay focused for longer periods of time. Organisational strategies will be looked into to helping them improve their level of executive function which ultimately improves their academics. 🧐

There is a REAL URGENCY and NEED to address these students who are failing at work or in school!

If you struggle i, get help! There are a multitude of people who can guide you from the teacher to mental health professionals, or mentors to even Facebook support groups, and of course, educational therapists! 🙂

08/06/2020

One of the many stories Esmeralda comes up with !
Today’s story - The Big Hibo ! 🤪 to be continued ...
Ps- we really worked on punctuation and grammar- a good 2 months , and she now finally includes some full stops and commas in her writing 🙌🏻 😊😄